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M168 LAD

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,219 mi
Last recorded71,219 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM168 LAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 71,219 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 69,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 67,614 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 66,421 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 63,455 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 62,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 62,613 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,709 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,868 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Slight bend nearside tie rod to track rod end

Pass 17 Apr 2014 52,751 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 52,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,166 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,973 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 48,956 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 47,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,870 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 45,870 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 May 2007 43,758 miles

slight damage to chassie on nearside

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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M168 LAD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M168 LAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M168 LAD is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1995.

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